Process Engineering Intern: Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

RPM SPG; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carboline, a global coatings manufacturer and part of RPM International, offers a 12-week Process Engineering Internship in Lake Charles, LA. You will work with engineers to streamline processes, apply LEAN tools, and analyze designs for manufacturability, while supporting safety and sustainability initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to CAD/CAM tools, time studies, and continuous improvement methodologies, with housing arrangements in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Engineering Team to explore and optimize manufacturing methods and processes.
• Gain exposure to LEAN manufacturing, ergonomics, time studies, 5S, Kaizen, and other productivity improvement methodologies.
• Analyze engineering design documents, prototypes, and change orders for manufacturability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement or revise manufacturing processes.
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities as assigned by the department manager.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Time studies

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Carboline, a global coatings manufacturer and part of RPM International, offers a 12-week Process Engineering Internship in Lake Charles, LA. You will work with engineers to streamline processes, apply LEAN tools, and analyze designs for manufacturability, while supporting safety and sustainability initiatives.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to CAD/CAM tools, time studies, and continuous improvement methodologies, with housing arrangements in